Fire Department
Contact Information
- Attention: J.J. Adame, Fire Chief
- Mailing: P.O. Box 1458 Kingsville, TX 78364
- Physical: 119 N. 10th, Kingsville, TX 78363
- Business: (361) 592-6445
- Fax: N/A
- E-Mail: jjadame@cityofkingsville.com
Mission Statement
Safely respond to fire, medical, and other emergencies. Provide public safety education and prevention programs to protect our community because we care.
Vision
We are dedicated to the improvement of professional emergency services in our community through continuous prevention, preparedness, and training activities.
Motto
“The Desire to Serve, The Courage to Act, The Ability to Perform”
Our mission is to provide a safe, professional and courteous team that strives to exceed the expectations of our community and our organization. This mission requires our members to be a part of a capable, aggressive, all-risk fire department that is focused on “Making a Difference” in the lives of those we serve.
We will hold true to the core values of honor, loyalty, pride, and courage while pursuing the principles of compassion, respect, efficiency, team work and innovation to accomplish our mission.
Overview of Department functions
- Fire Suppression/Rescue
- EMS Response/Private Ambulance Inspection
- Fire Inspections/Plans Review
- Fire Prevention Education
| Personnel | |
| The Kingsville Fire Department consists of 3 shifts (A, B, & C). | |
| Each consists of: | |
| 1 Captain | (3 Certified as a Paramedic) |
| 1 Lieutenant | (1 Certified as Paramedic; 1 Licensed Paramedic) |
| 2 Engineers | (3 Certified as Paramedics) |
| 7 Firefighters | (7 Certified as Paramedics) |
| TOTAL | 33 |
| 1 Fire Chief | J.J. Adame, Chief |
| 1 Fire Marshal | Steven Palacios |
| 1 Exec Secretary | Sonia Cavazos |
| 1 Fire Marshal CSR | Annie Silguero |
